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ma miller Senior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 806 |
how small -- how great ... to our thoughts we implore ourselves the makers of all we explore how small we are in the vast black mind of space we, the iota -- its greatness tosses us about its starbred oceans we, the minute -- its endlessness squashes neat upon our unfathomable consciousness we, the mediocre -- its perfection shines brilliant even upon the telescope of time now, how great is man(?) M.A. Miller 08.15.00 < !signature--> My calling before me, let quill be my offering; For to be called poet, no greater gift to receive. M.A. [This message has been edited by MA Miller (edited 08-16-2000).] |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Mark...how great is man I guess depends on the eyes that are looking at him...from heavens view we are mere specs...from my sons eyes I am his world...same sight different view...nice write |
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Lakewalker Member Elite
since 2000-08-05
Posts 3289On the streets w/ people |
Very well said, this really gets you thinking. Nice work. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
deep, my friend...pointing out the arrogance of man...I love it much. |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
"we, the mediocre -- its perfection shines brilliant even upon the telescope of time" An astute poetic look, to be sure. ~ Claire Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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ma miller Senior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 806 |
thanks all for reading ... Paula, i can certainly appreciate your take on this piece ... it is a bit of a one-way look, but i'm trying to convey the "perceived insignificance" of man ... i'm pondering a changed ending on this piece though ... i'll repost if i decide to follow through ... thanks again all ... |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
...Very nicely said, MA.. *** I'd have to agree.. An Age is but a second lest mistime. Man's day a flicker in senescent time. |
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ma miller Senior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 806 |
thank you, Nan ... difficult subject to present simply ... thanks for taking the time to read ... [This message has been edited by MA Miller (edited 08-16-2000).] |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
poignant and intriguing... MA enjoyed the read muchly regards, sudhir [This message has been edited by Sudhir Iyer (edited 08-16-2000).] |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Man, in all his arrogance, is still just man, imperfect, and less than he thinks he is. Well presented...enjoyed this read. jwesley |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
We truly are insignifigant when we look at the wide picture. What respect we must pay to the gifted hands that carved the womderful universe and it's billions of different sources of energy.....we are small but then we are wonderfully made and that's what makes us great....as long as we appreciate what we have.........great write, very moving!! |
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ma miller Senior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 806 |
thanks again to all above for reading ... i hoped this would cause a little thought provoking ... seems it has ... thanks again. |
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